A Mother’s Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships
Better Care for Mothers
co-authored with Jan Hanson, L.Ac., and Ricki Pollycove, M.D.
Mothers today juggle more tasks, work longer hours, and sleep less than their own mothers did. Yet the self-healing revolution has overlooked the most significant issue in the lives of some twenty million women: how to cope with the relentless, sometimes overwhelming, stresses of raising young children in the twenty-first century.
Only Mother Nurture:
- considers the long-term well-being and health of mothers
- explains how women can become physically depleted as a result of the demands and stresses of raising a family today
- identifies the Depleted Mother Syndrome many women experience
- presents a comprehensive, integrated program of care for a mother’s body, mind, and intimate relationships
- tells in detail how a mom and dad can work together and share the load fairly
- integrates the perspectives of a psychologist, acupuncturist/nutritionist, and obstetrician/gynecologist.
This is more than another self-help book.
With compelling evidence, clear logic, and heartfelt personal testimony, it is a manifesto for an idea whose time has come: that our society absolutely must take better care of its mothers – and by doing so, take better care of its fathers, children, and families.
At last! A book that shows mothers how to care for themselves and their relationships while they are caring tor their children.
Mother Nurture is brimming with practical, life-saving information that is new to most of us. A must-have for every new mom … and most old moms too!
You’ve already bought the books on childcare. Now buy the book on mothercare.
You’ll learn that doing the right thing for yourself is the best thing you ever did for your family.
Through interesting examples and scientific research, the authors adeptly examine the complex challenges facing mothers today. They are able to reassure mothers that their problems are not just in their head, but shared by others and solvable.
I recommend this book to every mother.
This book not only helps with recognizing the potentially signiticant problems of motherhood, but provides a roadmap for engaging them in ways that lead to improvement.
Excerpts
Having a Life of Your Own
Much of what you do is to serve the needs of others. When do you serve yourself?
A Father’s Story
There are gains and losses for both parents in the arrival of their child.
10 Ways to Support Your Partner
A Top Ten list addressed to parents who are partners in raising children.